Facing 10 years in prison, ex-Connecticut official Kosta Diamantis flees U.S. by boat and plane to Greece

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Former Connecticut senior budget official Konstantinos "Kosta" Diamantis has fled the U.S. to Greece before his sentencing for corruption.
Diamantis was found guilty on 21 counts of bribery and extortion for extorting private contractors between 2018 and 2021.
He fled by boat to the Bahamas and then by plane to London, eventually reaching Greece, utilizing his Greek passport.
Diamantis sent an email to his attorney accusing Governor Ned Lamont of weaponizing the justice system against him.
Connecticut officials have condemned Diamantis' flight and are taking steps to halt his state pension.
Extradition of Diamantis to the U.S. is uncertain due to Greek law prohibiting the extradition of Greek nationals.
A new sentencing hearing has been scheduled for September 30.
Diamantis faces another pending criminal case related to bribery and Medicaid fraud.

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